US Bridges

SW FR188 over Florida River

Good

Liberty County, Florida · 0.6 Miles West of CR 379 · Structure no. 560810

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

SW FR188 over Florida River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW FR188 over Florida River in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSW FR188
CrossesFlorida River
Location0.6 Miles West of CR 379
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.18442, -85.08656
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW FR188 over Florida River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW FR188 over Florida River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SW FR188 over Florida River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SW FR188 over Florida River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SW FR188 over Florida River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.